The greater argentine (''Argentina silus'' ; synonymous with ''Salmo silus''), also known as the Atlantic argentine, great silver smelt, herring smelt or simply smelt, is a northern Atlantic herring smelt and can be found at depths from . This species reaches a length of SL. It is of commercial importance and it is used as seafood.

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References

* * greater argentine Fish of the North Atlantic Taxa named by Peter Ascanius greater argentine {{Argentiniformes-stub